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Description:
App and website blocker

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.24.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @freedom | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: productivity focus distraction-blocker blocker workflow

Install: brew install --cask freedom

About:
Freedom is a cross-platform application and website blocker designed to help users eliminate digital distractions and improve focus. It allows you to create blocklists and schedule focused sessions across all your devices simultaneously. This tool is ideal for professionals and students looking to boost productivity by enforcing distraction-free work periods.

Key Features:

Synchronized blocking across Mac, iOS, Windows, and Android
Scheduled sessions and recurring focus blocks
Locked sessions to prevent cheating and breaking focus
Blocklists for websites and specific applications

Use Cases:

Deep work sessions for developers and writers
Studying for students preparing for exams
Digital detox and mindfulness practices

Alternatives:

Cold Turkey Blocker – More rigid blocking, available on Mac and Windows
SelfControl – Free, open-source Mac-only blocker with no sync features

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 9, 2026 4:10pm	2.24.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	4ab0006f
Sep 19, 2025 1:19pm	2.24.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	2c5c1a8d